Bypassing charger Magnatek 6332
The camper we bought has a magnatek 6332 converter/charger. It had a battery in it that was 2 years old which has now been replaced because of bad cells. No biggie. But, I am not too sure on 30 year old tech for charging batteries and keeping them happy. I like to keep the camper plugged in when home so the fridge is cold and I can putter around.
That being said, I believe the magnatek will cook the battery again. I know I can buy a replacement panel for $200ish and I certainly will entertain that. I'm open to other ideas too.
But, in the meantime, while we are still fleshing this whole camper thing out, I'd like to simply not use the charger.
I figured, just remove the batter while at home, cover the positive lead and charge the battery using another charger in the garage. Then when we are ready to leave, plop the battery in and go. If I need to plug in while on the road, in short time frames, I assume it wouldn't fry the battery.
Good idea?
Bad idea?
Alternate idea?
That being said, I believe the magnatek will cook the battery again. I know I can buy a replacement panel for $200ish and I certainly will entertain that. I'm open to other ideas too.
But, in the meantime, while we are still fleshing this whole camper thing out, I'd like to simply not use the charger.
I figured, just remove the batter while at home, cover the positive lead and charge the battery using another charger in the garage. Then when we are ready to leave, plop the battery in and go. If I need to plug in while on the road, in short time frames, I assume it wouldn't fry the battery.
Good idea?
Bad idea?
Alternate idea?
